Inflammation tests look for markers in blood to determine the root of an ailment caused by acute or chronic inflammation. Excess protein in the blood is a common marker, and tests can help doctors prescribe treatments to reduce inflammation. Poor diet and inadequate nutrients can also contribute to inflammation.
An inflammation test looks for markers in an individual’s blood to find certain points of inflammation occurring in the body. These tests often look for excess protein bodies in the blood, as excess protein is usually released from sites of inflammation and circulated in the blood. Using an inflammation test, doctors can determine the root of an ailment caused by acute inflammation or chronic inflammation, which in turn will help in treating the condition. While most inflammation can occur at the cellular level due to an infection or injury, a poor diet with inadequate nutrients and other poor components can also contribute greatly to overall inflammation.
At the site of inflammation within the body, whether it results from an infection or an injury, excess protein stores are released to help heal the inflammation and reduce the inflammatory response. One test that helps determine whether or not a condition is caused by chronic or acute inflammation is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, which measures the rate of the proteins that coat red blood cells. With this test, a blood sample is taken from an individual and placed in a test tube with a chemical that quickly stops the blood from clotting. A high rate of separation of blood cells from plasma indicates inflammation occurring in the body.
Another popular inflammation test is known as the C-reactive protein test, which measures the amount of C-reactive protein in the bloodstream. A blood test that detects increasing levels of C-reactive proteins determines that there is inflammation occurring in the body, which usually corresponds to current or future adverse health conditions. Normally these tests will lead to a series of treatments that will help stop the inflammation at its source. Therefore, a test can be useful for stopping a condition before it starts.
When an inflammation test shows elevated levels, or rising levels, of certain proteins, a doctor might prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation and help relieve conditions associated with inflammation. Treating an infection and starting a preventative approach of adequate vitamin and nutrient intake can also help reduce inflammation and help heal the inflammatory response. Lowering insulin levels by lowering sugar and refined carbohydrate intake is also recommended by most nutritionists when an inflammation test comes back positive, as high insulin levels contribute to inflammation. Doctors also recommend exercise based on an individual’s ability to help reduce inflammation.
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